Celeb News: UNICEF and Rihanna Launch “There for the Philippines”

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UNICEF today launched a new campaign—”There for the Philippines“—to support the immediate and long-term relief efforts for children and families whose lives were upended by Super Typhoon Haiyan. UNICEF Supporter Rihanna helped kick-off the campaign and raise awareness of UNICEF’s work in the Philippines via social media. She also made a $100,000 donation to the U.S. Fund for UNICEF. WNBA’s Skylar Diggins, MLB star Robinson Cano and actress Vanessa Hudgens are also participating.

“We are incredibly grateful for the outpouring of support shown during this crisis,” said Caryl Stern, President and CEO of the U.S. Fund for UNICEF. “The effects of the strongest storm to make landfall have been devastating and the rebuilding process will not happen overnight. UNICEF will be there for as long as it takes to help children and families to recover.”

“Emergencies make headlines, but the recovery continues long after the news cameras leave,” said Rihanna. “Having been a fan and supporter of UNICEF’s work over the years, I am honored to join them in helping children who have been impacted by Typhoon Haiyan. More than five million kids in the Philippines need our help. UNICEF is there for them today, and for the long road ahead, and so am I.”

The digital “There for the Philippines” campaign asks people to assist UNICEF’s relief efforts by donating funds and sharing the message of the needs of vulnerable children in the hard-hit areas. Participants can change their Facebook profile picture or tweet messages of support.

With nearly 13 million people—including 5.5 million children—affected by Super Typhoon Haiyan, UNICEF is rushing lifesaving emergency supplies to the region, including essential medicines, nutrition, safe water and hygiene supplies. UNICEF is also working to reunite children with their families and is setting up safe, protected spaces where children can play, continue their education and resume a sense of normalcy.

https://www.thereforthephilippines.org/rihanna

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BajanBeauty

Such a generous person.

- Natural disasters are the worst because they can be so unpredictable.

Hopefully the Philippines gets all the help it needs.

dcode78

Iconic humanitarian.

masegoRih

i mean , hew else but the Humble queen

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Global philanthropic ICON.

MaRy

Icon and saviour

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Amazing.

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So charitable

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The biggest black female tour act.

Rihanna.

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rebel

13 million people—including 5.5 million children—She also made a $100,000 donation
so disappointing....

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mandym

That's amazing

jack516

Iconic!!!!!

Seriously, I am happy she's doing some charitable work, cos there has not been much from her lately. She is building more respect by this

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13 million people—including 5.5 million children—She also made a $100,000 donation
so disappointing....

And how much did you donate?

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Originally posted by jack516

Iconic!!!!!

Seriously, I am happy she's doing some charitable work, cos there has not been much from her lately. She is building more respect by this

Thats not true Rih has always done charity it's just typically done behind the scenes.
- Her upcoming VivaGlam is for Aids, last year she did a listening party for Unapologetic to help Hurricane Sandy victims, she hosted a Halloween party in LA for charity, she also does things for cancer patients in Barbados.

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Iconic!!!!!

Seriously, I am happy she's doing some charitable work, cos there has not been much from her lately. She is building more respect by this

She does a lot of charity work and donates to hospitals, schools, Haiti, Cancer, and many other causes. She just doesn't brag about it to get people to like her. A genuine kind soul, she's only doing this to bring more awareness to the cause.

Saint Rihanna.